Wellbeing Qualifications
Martin trained at the prestigious Mindfulness UK Teacher training centre gaining a IMCC, Foundation Degree Level 4 Certificate accredited Qualification with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB)
Certified Happiness facilitator training with the Museum of Happiness, accredited by Complementary Medical Association.
Trained nature guide practitioner by Ian Banyard with Nature Connection accredited by the IMMA (International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance)
Completed the MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) course with Mindfulness UK.
A Mental Health First Aider (Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy)
Trained First Aider Level 3.
Member of the Ramblers
Certified Happiness facilitator training with the Museum of Happiness, accredited by Complementary Medical Association.
Trained nature guide practitioner by Ian Banyard with Nature Connection accredited by the IMMA (International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance)
Completed the MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) course with Mindfulness UK.
A Mental Health First Aider (Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy)
Trained First Aider Level 3.
Member of the Ramblers
Performing Work
Martin trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts & Chichester College of Arts.
Martin is the founder of Ramble Happy Ltd and runs his own Production company ‘Moon on a Stick
Productions Ltd’
You might know Martin better as his alter-ego Kevin Cruise who was brought to life in 2009 when Martin created a character as part of a Comedy Course. Within a year, Kevin Cruise was an award-winning regular on the UK comedy and cabaret circuit. In 2010 Kevin was chosen as the lead audition for the fourth series Britain’s Got Talent and made it through to the finals, sailing onto live television in a 16ft, purpose built glittering cruise ship ‘The Fishy Rose’.
Since appearing on the show, Martin as Kevin has performed twice at Glastonbury Festival; entertained the crowds at The Queen’s Jubilee Concert in Hyde Park; a 4 week run of his solo cabaret show 'Cruise Ship Capers' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for producers Assembly & Bedford Comedy Festival to 5 star reviews. Eight month weekly residency at all Butlin’s Resorts. Eight years touring all 38 UK Haven Holiday resorts. Regular at Pontin’s Resorts, Thompson Gold Europe, Shorefield Holidays, Bunn Leisure, Tui Resorts & Parkdean Resorts.
Pantomime appearances include Buttons in Cinderella 2010, 2015 & 2020. Muddles in Sleeping Beauty 2011, Simple Simon in Jack and The Beanstalk 2012 & 2016, Wishee Washee in Aladdin 2013, Willy Do It in Beauty and the Beast 2014, Chester the Jester in Sleeping Beauty 2017, Idle Jack in Dick Whittington 2018 all at Theatre Royal Windsor for West End producers, Bill Kenwright Ltd. 2021 marks Martin's 12th Pantomime season at Windsor Theatre Royal.
Martin has now gained the title of 'Windsor's very own Calamitous Comic'
Television credits include four performances on ITV’S This Morning. Appearances on Daybreak, Britain’s Got Talent Series 4, Live at 5, and Britain’s Got MORE Talent series 4, 5 and 6. Edinburgh Nights, BBC. CRACKERJACK, CBBC.
Kevin’s previous solo theatre shows at Theatre Royal Windsor include A Night On The Fishy Rose 2011, Kevin’s Cruising Cabaret Comedy Show 2013, Kevin’s Comedy Show 2014, Kevin’s Big Fat Cruise Ship Wedding 2015, Kevin’s Great Big Laugher Show 2016. Kevin’s Musical Mayhem Show 2017, Kevin's Big Fat Comedy Cruise 2018 & Game Show Shenanigans 2020 at Desborough Theatre, Maidenhead.
Movie Mayhem Spectacular 2019 at Pearce Suite Theatre, Maidenhead.
This is Martin's 5th year performing in the Basil Brush Show as ‘Mr Martin’ Basil’s trusted side kick. They've traveled all over the UK performing at Holiday parks, shopping centres and festivals including four days at Glastonbury in the prestigious Kids Field in 2017 & 2019. In 2019 they performed two shows 'Basil's Family Show' & 'Basil Brush Unleashed' at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe with Underbelly in August to four & five star reviews. Following this they toured the show around the Country.
Martin is the founder of Ramble Happy Ltd and runs his own Production company ‘Moon on a Stick
Productions Ltd’
You might know Martin better as his alter-ego Kevin Cruise who was brought to life in 2009 when Martin created a character as part of a Comedy Course. Within a year, Kevin Cruise was an award-winning regular on the UK comedy and cabaret circuit. In 2010 Kevin was chosen as the lead audition for the fourth series Britain’s Got Talent and made it through to the finals, sailing onto live television in a 16ft, purpose built glittering cruise ship ‘The Fishy Rose’.
Since appearing on the show, Martin as Kevin has performed twice at Glastonbury Festival; entertained the crowds at The Queen’s Jubilee Concert in Hyde Park; a 4 week run of his solo cabaret show 'Cruise Ship Capers' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for producers Assembly & Bedford Comedy Festival to 5 star reviews. Eight month weekly residency at all Butlin’s Resorts. Eight years touring all 38 UK Haven Holiday resorts. Regular at Pontin’s Resorts, Thompson Gold Europe, Shorefield Holidays, Bunn Leisure, Tui Resorts & Parkdean Resorts.
Pantomime appearances include Buttons in Cinderella 2010, 2015 & 2020. Muddles in Sleeping Beauty 2011, Simple Simon in Jack and The Beanstalk 2012 & 2016, Wishee Washee in Aladdin 2013, Willy Do It in Beauty and the Beast 2014, Chester the Jester in Sleeping Beauty 2017, Idle Jack in Dick Whittington 2018 all at Theatre Royal Windsor for West End producers, Bill Kenwright Ltd. 2021 marks Martin's 12th Pantomime season at Windsor Theatre Royal.
Martin has now gained the title of 'Windsor's very own Calamitous Comic'
Television credits include four performances on ITV’S This Morning. Appearances on Daybreak, Britain’s Got Talent Series 4, Live at 5, and Britain’s Got MORE Talent series 4, 5 and 6. Edinburgh Nights, BBC. CRACKERJACK, CBBC.
Kevin’s previous solo theatre shows at Theatre Royal Windsor include A Night On The Fishy Rose 2011, Kevin’s Cruising Cabaret Comedy Show 2013, Kevin’s Comedy Show 2014, Kevin’s Big Fat Cruise Ship Wedding 2015, Kevin’s Great Big Laugher Show 2016. Kevin’s Musical Mayhem Show 2017, Kevin's Big Fat Comedy Cruise 2018 & Game Show Shenanigans 2020 at Desborough Theatre, Maidenhead.
Movie Mayhem Spectacular 2019 at Pearce Suite Theatre, Maidenhead.
This is Martin's 5th year performing in the Basil Brush Show as ‘Mr Martin’ Basil’s trusted side kick. They've traveled all over the UK performing at Holiday parks, shopping centres and festivals including four days at Glastonbury in the prestigious Kids Field in 2017 & 2019. In 2019 they performed two shows 'Basil's Family Show' & 'Basil Brush Unleashed' at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe with Underbelly in August to four & five star reviews. Following this they toured the show around the Country.
Charity Work
Martin created and is the founder trustee of the Kevin Cruise Foundation ( Registered Charity No 1183164)
The charity provides Christmas theatre tickets (Panto Project) for sick and disadvantaged children & families in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. The Foundation also runs Performing Arts workshops throughout the year for children with special educational needs.
Martin supports local charities and is an active committee member of the Maidenhead Festival, Maidenhead Christmas Lights & Eton community association.
In October 2016 & 2017 Martin produced the Mayor’s Gala in aid of Thames Hospice, Alexander Divine & Berkshire Community Foundation.
The charity provides Christmas theatre tickets (Panto Project) for sick and disadvantaged children & families in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. The Foundation also runs Performing Arts workshops throughout the year for children with special educational needs.
Martin supports local charities and is an active committee member of the Maidenhead Festival, Maidenhead Christmas Lights & Eton community association.
In October 2016 & 2017 Martin produced the Mayor’s Gala in aid of Thames Hospice, Alexander Divine & Berkshire Community Foundation.
Upgrade Your Day
Martin is the founder of Upgrade Your Day Ltd based in
Eton, Windsor UK.
Upgrade Your Day has been created to encourage us to connect with our surrounding nature, wellbeing, mindfulness, exploring the great outdoors and through beautiful photography.
Eton, Windsor UK.
Upgrade Your Day has been created to encourage us to connect with our surrounding nature, wellbeing, mindfulness, exploring the great outdoors and through beautiful photography.
About Martin
After his first Pantomime in Windsor in 2010, Martin set up home in the Royal Borough.
Martin is originally from Glastonbury, Somerset but now lives in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. Martin married his partner in 2014. Martin is a keen photographer. His work has been published in various magazines and has won a variety of photography competitions over the years. Martin enjoys wild swimming, walking his two beloved dogs and is a very good cook.
Martin's husband may disagree with the last statement!
Martin is originally from Glastonbury, Somerset but now lives in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. Martin married his partner in 2014. Martin is a keen photographer. His work has been published in various magazines and has won a variety of photography competitions over the years. Martin enjoys wild swimming, walking his two beloved dogs and is a very good cook.
Martin's husband may disagree with the last statement!
